Deuteronomy 27:22

22 'Cursed is the one who sleeps with his sister, whether his father's daughter or his mother's daughter.'^[a] And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:22 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:22

Cursed [be] he that lieth with his sister
Which is forbid, ( Leviticus 18:9 ) ; the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother;
whether his sister by father or mother's side: and all the people shall say Amen;
detesting such uncleanness.

Deuteronomy 27:22 In-Context

20 'Cursed is the one who sleeps with his father's wife, for he has violated his father's marriage bed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

21 'Cursed is the one who has sexual intercourse with any animal.' And all the people will say 'Amen!'

22 'Cursed is the one who sleeps with his sister, whether his father's daughter or his mother's daughter.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

23 'Cursed is the one who sleeps with his mother-in-law.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

24 'Cursed is the one who kills his neighbor in secret.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Footnotes

• [a]. Lv 18:9,11